See also: Abeodan

Old English edit

Etymology edit

From ā- +‎ bēodan.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɑːˈbe͜oː.dɑn/

Verb edit

ābēodan

  1. to proclaim, announce, state, bid
  2. to offer, provide
    • sundornytte beheold ymb aldor Dena, eotonweard abead.He maintained a special service for the Danish leader, on guard for the monster. (Beowulf, ll. 667-8)

Conjugation edit

Descendants edit

  • Middle English: abede